Brilliant news for Man Utd as Fabrizio Romano confirms ‘unbelievable' star is available on discount
Brilliant news for Man Utd as Fabrizio Romano confirms 'unbelievable' star is available on discount
Brilliant news for Man Utd as Fabrizio Romano confirms 'unbelievable' star is available on discount
Fabrizio Romano confirms that what has been reported about Viktor Gyokeres and his pact with Sporting CP is indeed true.
The 26-year-old emerged as one the deadliest strikers in Europe as he's been on a terrfying form since joining the Lisbon-based giants. This season, the Stockholm native has scored 42 goals in as many games, and also provided his teammates with 11 assists.
Advertisement
Therefore, the striker has been on the radar of almost every major club in Europe, and especially Manchester United, who are said to be keen to reunite him with Ruben Amorim.
In the latest video update uploaded on his YouTube channel, Romano addressed the situation, beginning by confirming the Gentleman's agreement between the 'unbelievable' Gyokeres and Sporting CP.
Fabrizio Romano reveals Viktor Gyokeres asking price
(Getty Images)
As the Italian journalist explained, the Sweden international had opportunities to leave last summer, as well as in January, but he had agreed to stay until the summer of 2025. In return, the Portuguese champions have given their word, vowing to let the free-scoring attacker go for a figure lower than his release clause.
Advertisement
The player's buyout clause is believed to be €80 million, while Sporting are willing to accept offers between €65m and €70m. While talking about a bargain with such figures would be far-fetched, they arguably represent a fair price considering the player's sensational form this season.
However, Romano reveals that several competitors could give the Red Devils a run for their money. Moreover, it remains unclear whether INEOS would be able to splash these figures on a single player next summer.
The transfer market insider believes we must wait until the end of the season to find out the transfer budget that will be allocated to Amorim before assessing the club's chances of landing the Swedish bomber.
The budget could well hinge on the club's Champions League qualification, which in turn solely depends on winning the Europa League.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
40 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Inter open talks with Fabregas to replace Inzaghi
Reports in Italy claim that Inter have already opened discussions with Como head coach Cesc Fabregas as the Nerazzurri search for a replacement for the recently-departed Simone Inzaghi. Inter confirmed on Tuesday that Inzaghi has left the club by mutual consent following a meeting with the club's senior management earlier in the day. Advertisement Inzaghi leaves exactly four years to the day after he was first appointed, and three days on from the 5-0 hammering by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. epa12148236 Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi looks disappointed after receiving the runner-up medals of the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale Milano in Munich, Germany 31 May 2025. EPA-EFE/FILIP SINGER Inzaghi is expected to join Al-Hilal on an initial two-year contract until the summer of 2027, is expected to receive around €26m per season in wages, and is likely to be in charge in time for the start of the FIFA Club World Cup with his first game falling against Real Madrid on June 18. Inter approach Fabregas to replace Inzaghi Inter will also be involved in Club World Cup action from mid-June onwards, and will need to have a coach in the dugout at the start of the tournament, whether that be an interim or a permanent Inzaghi replacement. Advertisement According to reports from Sky Sport Italia, Inter have already opened talks with Como head coach Fabregas, who is understood to be the frontrunner for the Nerazzurri job. PARMA, ITALY – MAY 03: Cesc Fàbregas head coach of Como during the Serie A match between Parma and Como at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 03, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by) Fabregas has already turned down an opportunity to move to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen to replace the new Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso, and was also targeted by Roma before the Giallorossi landed on Gian Piero Gasperini. Sky reports that Fabregas is tempted by Inter's approach, but that he has not yet given any indications over his future either way. The relevant parties are expected to remain in contact until a definitive decision is reached. Reports elsewhere suggest that Roberto De Zerbi, Patrick Vieira and Cristian Chivu are among the alternative options for the Nerazzurri.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Watch: Lorenzo Musetti kicks ball at line judge but escapes with warning
Lorenzo Musetti was frustrated at times against Frances Tiafoe and responded well to win in four sets - Getty Images/Adam Pretty Italian No 2 Lorenzo Musetti put himself at risk of disqualification when he kicked a loose ball into the body of a line judge. Yet Musetti got away with a warning from the chair umpire – an outcome which surprised a number of observers – and then went on to defeat Frances Tiafoe to move into the French Open semi-finals. Tiafoe described the lack of action as 'comical' in his post-match press conference. 'Obviously he did that and nothing happened,' Tiafoe said. 'I think that's comical, but it is what it is. Nothing happened, so there's nothing really to talk about. Obviously it's not consistent, so it is what it is.' Advertisement Meanwhile, Rennae Stubbs, the former world doubles No 1, wrote on the X: 'Musetti is VERY LUCKY to be still on court right now. You cannot kick a ball and it hit the lines person and not be defaulted. I know he didn't mean it but no one does, man, this is BAD! And he's out there playing right, knowing he could easily have been in the locker room!' The obvious point of comparison was the ejection of Novak Djokovic from his fourth-round match at the 2020 US Open for flicking a ball into the neck of a line judge. The Musetti ball probably did not travel as quickly as Djokovic's did, but the greater difference lay in where it landed, which was on the body rather than such a sensitive area as the throat. The judge in question barely seemed to notice the contact, whereas in 2020, the unfortunate Laura Clark immediately collapsed to the ground, struggling to breathe. Another disqualification made headlines at the French Open two years ago when Japanese doubles player Miyu Kato tried to pass a ball to a ball girl with her racket, but ended up hitting her on the head and moving her to tears. Advertisement At the time, Alex Corretja, the commentator and former French Open finalist, said that 'it was too strict to disqualify her because it [the flight of the ball] was very slow'. Kato later described the penalty as 'unjust' but an appeal to tournament organisers was rejected. As for Musetti, he was behind in the second set at the time of Tuesday's incident, and seemed particularly irritated when Tiafoe held serve to move to a 5-3 advantage. Tiafoe could be seen pointing out the judge to the umpire, and then discussing what had happened, before the code-violation warning was eventually announced. Yet Musetti recovered his composure and began to move ahead in the match, eventually closing out a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory to earn a place in the last four. Advertisement 'It's a process of growing, not just inside the court but especially off the court,' he said during his on-court interview. 'Last year I became a father. I think that gave me an extra responsibility and I now approach things in a more professional way, not just on the court in matches but in my daily routine.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Heard on the Street Recap: Best Offers
The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said in a new forecast that President Trump's tariffs threaten to significantly slow U.S. growth this year while boosting inflation. Discount retailer Dollar General on Tuesday reported strong sales for its the latest quarter and raised its outlook for the year, saying that tariff-related price increases could push consumers to discount chains. Dollar General was the top gainer in the S&P 500 Tuesday, rallying 16%.
